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Tire Tracks: 1969 Camaro Z/28 9.28.2017
The Mustang-Camaro grudge match began on September 29, 1966, the day the Camaro went on sale as Chevrolet’s answer to Ford’s two-year old pony car sensation. And from the start, Camaro’s performance standout was the “virtually race ready” Z/28 package. Well, our Roger Mecca is always looking for classic standouts, and when he had a chance to drive a first gen… Read More
Eye Spy: Ford Ranger-Raptor 9.13.2017
With the Ford Ranger pick-up due to return in 2019, it looks like there’s something even more rugged on the way. Tempers flared as our spy photographer got these shots on the mid-size Ranger. Equipped with over-sizes all-terrain tires. Already being called the Ranger-Raptor, with its wider fenders, off-road shocks, and higher ride, it looks to follow in the tread… Read More
Eye Spy: Lynk & Co. 03 Compact Sedan 7.24.2017
China’s automotive ambitions in the United States are coming closer to reality. Our spy photographer caught the Lynk & Co. 03 compact sedan testing in Colorado. It looks similar to the concept that debuted at Auto Shanghai a few months ago. China’s Geely owns the brand, as well as Volvo, so the 03 is be based on the same Compact Modular Architecture as the… Read More
Tire Tracks: Lamborghini Diablo 6.22.2017
When it first steaked onto the world stage in 1990, the Lamborghini Diablo was unlike anything we car junkees had ever seen. Indeed, it continued the company’s legacy of making rapid head turning cars. No surprise, it’s also a favorite of our own Roger Mecca. Now, he tracked down one particular diablo with a past as dramatic as its looks. ROGER MECCA: Even by… Read More
Eye Spy: 2018 Jaguar I-PACE 6.15.2017
Jaguar’s first all-electric vehicle is taking another step toward the showroom… Our spy photographers have recently spotted the Jaguar I-PACE testing in the U.K and elsewhere in Europe. While heavily camouflaged, the performance SUV looks very similar to the concept we saw at the L.A. Auto Show last November. One visual difference for the Tesla Model X fighter is… Read More
Summit Point Driver Training 6.01.2017
Testing performance cars, at high speeds, on a race track, is an important part of what we do at MotorWeek. To bring you our perspective on how they do when pushed to their limits. Now our newest staff writer, Garick Zikan, is not one of our regular performance drivers, but he still needed to experience the thrill of putting the hammer all the way down! GARICK… Read More
Edison National Park 5.11.2017
Juicing up at home is now a given for most electric vehicle owners, but the infrastructure for destination charging -- at work, while shopping and even on vacation – is rapidly expanding as well, making it easier than ever to make EV’s a go-anywhere vehicle of choice. The number of public access EV chargers in the U.S. has jumped from less than five hundred in… Read More
Repurposing EV Batteries 4.13.2017
When hybrids and EV’s were a new phenomenon twenty years ago, one of the most frequently asked questions was: “how long will the battery last?” Well we now know that it typically takes 10 years or more and well over 100,000 miles before a battery pack starts losing serious muscle. But then what happens? For most hybrid vehicles, aftermarket replacement… Read More
Fleet Testing 12.01.2016
With all of the choices available in alternative fuels and clean power technologies, choosing the right green vehicle for your needs can be a tough decision, especially for fleet buyers looking to make multiple purchases. Being able to demo a variety of green vehicles under actual working conditions would be the ideal solution, and the Midwest Drives Initiative is… Read More
Tire Tracks: Alfa Romeo Montreal 11.17.2016
The history of the automobile is full of beautiful examples of engineering and design. But for all of the Jaguars, Aston Martins, and Ferraris that have graced our roadways over the years, there are dozens of lesser known, but equally beautiful examples that are often overlooked by even the most swooning car lovers. Our own Roger Mecca has discovered one such car… Read More